Mennonite Studies

Painting of Mennonites.

Mennonites in Canada and around the world represent a fascinating diversity of religious expression and cultural practice. Exploring the past and present lives and thought of Mennonites, in all their variety, allows a glimpse into the place of ethnic and religious minorities in our society. Increase your knowledge of Mennonite history, theology, and culture through a plan of study at Conrad Grebel University College at the University of Waterloo.

Mennonite Studies is an interdisciplinary program of study which may be taken in conjunction with many existing programs in Faculty of Arts and other faculties. This program is designed to provide an overview of Anabaptist-Mennonite history, culture, thought and practice from the early 16th century to the present.

Current academic plans:

Mennonite Studies Minor

Students enrolled in any degree program may pursue a minor designation in Mennonite Studies.

The Mennonite Studies Minor requires successful completion of a minimum of four academic course units (eight courses) with a minimum cumulative average of 65%, including:

ARTS 125
HIST 247
HIST 348/RS 344
SOC 275
four of CMW 363/MUSIC 363/RS 357; CMW 364/MUSIC 364/RS 358; ENGL 218; HIST 235/RS 240; HIST 379/RS 343; PACS 201; PACS 203/HIST 232; RS 152, 235, 236, 250; RS 256/PACS 320; PACS 330/RS 353

Notes:

A student may petition to Mennonite Studies to substitute one of the optional courses with an alternate course in which the student has done substantial coursework on Mennonites.
With consent from the Mennonite Studies director and the faculty member supervising the directed study, a student may substitute one of the optional courses with a directed study.